We went inside the restaurant for the presentation and product introduction. The Pinoy Biggest Loser Nutritionist Nadine Tengco had a talk about Stress and some health tips. We also had a chance to meet the general manager of Mary Kay - Mr. Tente Alday, and the brand manager - Fatima Lopez, who introduced the new skin care line: Botanical Effects.

"The new Botanical Effects Skin Care formulas contain an exclusive botanical complex with two effective botanical ingredients: Silymarin, a powerful antioxidant used for over 2,000 years that helps defend against environmental damage, while calming and smoothing skin, and Luo Han Guo, an ingredient infused with antioxidants, believed to help promote healthy skin. Because each skin type has its specific characteristics and concerns, the Botanical Effects™ line goes the extra distance to add another two potent botanical ingredients for each of the three skin types", Ms. Fatima Lopez, Mary Kay Philippines’ brand manager explained during the recently concluded product launch.

After the presentation, we had a healthy Japanese lunch at KAI. Japanese food overload! Yum! I love Japanese food! The Wasabi Oysters Tempura is my most favorite :)

It was nice meeting my fellow bloggers again, the awesome people behind Mary Kay Philippines, Jeri, Maam Cosette, Christine, Ivor, and Pao. Thank you so much for having us and for the gift!

Your lifestyle can have a big impact on your skin. Getting seven to eight hours of sleep a night, drinking plenty of water and wearing sunscreen every day can contribute to healthier-looking skin. And washing your face every night before bed with a simple skin care regimen to remove makeup and impurities is a healthy habit that’s never too soon or too late to start. Make your skin smile!

First time to hear about these products. Anyway, I have one question. Will it help me whiten my upper lip? We know it's a very sensitive part, and I'm quite afraid to use some products. The darkening was caused by wind burn. So weird, right? I went to almost 4 dermatologists and they can't give me such answer :(

I've heard of Mary Kay before. They actually have a branch near my place. But I never got to visiting their store. I have sensitive skin kasi, so I rarely risk using facial products even if these are organic-based. Even some of Healthy Options Toners reacted so badly on my face. =(

I used to apply sunblock before but now I'm too lazy..I wanted to ask one thing though.. The side areas on my nose turn to flake now-a-days.. it is very tedious.. It didn't happen before..I use Forever's Face wash and moisturizer ... what do you think would be the problem?? I guess you might know something as you gained an insight into beauty regime yourself :)

wow great photos! i have a friend who is a Mary Kay consultant and she has been persuading me to start using Mary Kay. While my name is Mary (naks haha), I'm still hesitant to try anything on my skin. I just take shower to be clean!

i used to sell mary kay products when i was in college but it was really hard to sell because it is expensive but mary kay products are really effective. nagstop lang ko kasi makati pa kinukuha yung products, lugi ko sa fare, hehe! i'm not sure kung marami na sila stores.

but mary kay products is suitable for sensitive skin :) very safe to use... most of customers of mary kAy are having sensitive skin and they say only mary kay solved there problem and good maintenance :)